
Overview
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Mussaji has practiced in Houston since 2007. His clinical interests include diabetes, geriatrics, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, thyroid disorders, obesity, depression and anxiety. He is fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati and Swahili. Committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality, personal care to patients from infants to seniors, Dr. Mussaji blends family medicine, internal medicine and urgent care specifically tailored to individual and family needs. He recognizes the importance of accessibility and taking the time to listen to his patients. His practice offers flexibility in scheduling appointments, Saturday hours and short wait times. A Pearland resident, Dr. Mussaji is married and has two sons. He enjoys soccer, racquetball and travel.
Dr. Mussaji is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Mussaji is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Maro Ohanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ohanian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Preetesh Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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Shreyaskumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murtaza Mussaji
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Mussaji?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Mussaji by calling their office at 713-340-1977. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Murtaza Mussaji a top-rated expert for Vitamin D Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vitamin D Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji specialize in?
While Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertensive Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-340-1977 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isDistinguished. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Advanced
- AsthmaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- CirrhosisDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- XanthomaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- AcneDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AmenorrheaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- AnemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CellulitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic PainDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- ColitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- COVID-19Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EmpyemaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- EthmoiditisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- FluDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Folate-Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Folate-Deficiency Anemia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastroparesisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Grass AllergyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- Head LiceDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Head Lice.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- HomocystinuriaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Homocystinuria.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism DisorderDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.
- IndigestionDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- InsomniaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Jock ItchDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Jock Itch.
- Kerion CelsiDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Kerion Celsi.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- LymphangitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Male Genital SoresDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Male Genital Sores.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria
- MigraineDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Mitochondrial Complex V DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.
- Morning SicknessDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- NeuralgiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ObesityDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OpisthotonosDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Oral HerpesDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Oral Herpes.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteoporosisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- OtitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- Papular UrticariaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Papular Urticaria.
- Parinaud Oculoglandular SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- RingwormDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- SciaticaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- ShinglesDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SinusitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- SpasticityDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- TenosynovitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type A Insulin Resistance SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
- Type B Insulin Resistance SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Vaginal Yeast InfectionDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Yeast Infection.
- VertigoDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.